Thomas Hiley
Sir Thomas Alfred Hiley | |
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In office 15 April 1944 – 28 May 1966 | |
Preceded by | John Brown |
Succeeded by | Bill Hewitt |
Personal details | |
Born | Queensland People's Party | 25 November 1905
Spouse | Marjory Joyce Jarrott (1929 – died 1972) |
Children | 2 |
Alma mater | University of Queensland |
Occupation | Accountant, Public servant |
Sir Thomas Alfred Hiley,
Early life
Hiley was born in Brisbane, Queensland, the son of William and Maria Hiley (nee Savage).[2] He was educated at Central Brisbane Primary School, Brisbane Grammar School and the University of Queensland.[2] Hiley worked as a Chartered Accountant.[2]
Political career
Hiley entered the Legislative Assembly of Queensland as member for Logan on 15 April 1944, a seat he held until switching to the new seat of Coorparoo on 29 April 1950.[2]
When Coorparoo was abolished on 28 May 1960, Hiley represented the new district of Chatsworth until retiring on 28 May 1966.[2]
Hiley was Treasurer of Queensland from 12 August 1957 to 23 December 1965 and leader of the
Hiley was knighted as a
Memorials
'Sir Thomas Hiley Park' was opened in
References
- ^
Cross, Manfred. "Hiley, Sir Thomas Alfred (Tom) (1905–1990)". ISSN 1833-7538. Retrieved 29 January 2014.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Hiley, Thomas Alfred (Tom)". Former Members. Parliament of Queensland.
- ^ "Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire (KBE)". It's an Honour. Australian Government – Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. 11 June 1966. Citation: For service as Deputy Premier of Queensland.